Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.

Shadow Construct. The Zombie Zealot counts as a construct for all spells and features that have a different effect on constructs than other monsters. Additionally, any creature that touches its necrotic flesh with an uncovered part of its body, such as hands, horns, or claws, must succeed in a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 7 (2d6) cold damage.

Combat Variety. Roll a d6 to determine what weapon the Zombie wields:

1. Flail
2. Battleaxe
3. Greatclub
4. Longsword
5. Morningstar
6. Warhammer

Weapon. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing, 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning, or 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Bite (Recharge 5–6). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage. Whether or not the attack hits, the target must succeed in a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 9 (2d6+2) cold damage.

As a bonus action, roll a d8. On a roll of 8, the zombie makes an extra Weapon attack.